Community Service & PVSA
Serve Our Community
Volunteer at REACH and earn the President's Volunteer Service Award — a notable achievement that enhances your college application and demonstrates your commitment to community.
Contact Us to VolunteerImportant Announcement from AmeriCorps
PVSA Temporarily Paused
Effective May 27, 2025, the President's Volunteer Service Award is on a temporary pause, as decided by AmeriCorps. At this time, orders for awards are not being accepted. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. We will keep you informed of future changes through this site. Thank you for your contribution to our commUNITY!
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The REACH Foundation's PVSA Award Policy & Procedures
President's Volunteer Service Award
A Notable Achievement for Your Future
Volunteering at REACH gives you opportunities to earn the PVSA — an award that can enhance your college application. Many educational institutions recognize the significance of the PVSA and value students who actively contribute to the betterment of society.
Recognized achievement that enhances college applications
Demonstrates commitment to community service and civic engagement
Awarded by the President of the United States through AmeriCorps
Fulfills PYLUSD high school graduation community service requirements
Builds leadership skills and real-world experience
Connects students with mentors and community partners
Volunteer. Serve. Achieve.
The President's Volunteer Service Award recognizes Americans who have volunteered significant amounts of their time to serve their communities and country. Earn yours through REACH Foundation programs.
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Seeking Community Service Hours?
REACH Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, qualifies for Community Service Hours that are required of PYLUSD high school students.
The PYLUSD Community Service graduation requirement supports the belief that students benefit from the opportunity to make meaningful connections and enrich the lives of others by performing service for their community without receiving any external reward or financial benefit. This requirement is intended to assist students in becoming educated citizens within a safe and successful community. This requirement involves students working on a VOLUNTARY basis in non-profit agencies, the public sector or educational institutions.
The following hours are to be completed by May 1st of your senior year.
Students are encouraged to start early! Sign-Ups will open 4–8 weeks prior to each event. The REACH Foundation will provide the Community Service form filled in based on your volunteer hours. Please check with your high school for the most current Community Service requirement.
Class of 2023
20 Community Service Hours Required
Class of 2024
30 Community Service Hours Required
Class of 2025
40 Community Service Hours Required
How to Sign Up
Sign up and volunteer for a REACH Foundation event listed below. Sign-ups will open 4–8 weeks prior to each event. If the event you're interested in is not yet available, check back on this page.
Volunteer Opportunities
Upcoming Events
PYLUSD ApprovedMarch 16, 2025
Let's ShamRock 'n Run
The 12th Annual Shamrock 'n Run 5K, 2K and Square Course will be on Sunday, March 16, 2025, at Yorba Regional Park. This is a district-wide fundraiser and all net proceeds go directly to benefit enrichment programs for PYLUSD students. This event is PYLUSD approved for High School Community Service Hours.
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Community Service HoursApril 12–20, 2023
ArtWorks
Volunteer spots include setting up and art show docent. Time depends on the dates of ArtWorks. It usually runs for a week so there are many opportunities to sign up.
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Community Service HoursMay 10, 2023
Middle School Track Meet
Volunteers help on the field coordinating water distribution, Awards, event set up and tear down.
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Volunteer at REACH Programs
ArtWorks Opening Night
Volunteers from the community and from our high schools assist on Opening Night and as docents for the week the art work is on display.
Middle School Track Meet
Student athletes from all the Middle Schools in Placentia-Yorba Linda School District compete in the yearly event. Volunteers manage logistics and coordination.
ShamRock 'n Run
Community and high school student volunteers manage all of the logistics of our 5K & 2K Fun Run!
Vintage Prom Wear
Gently used prom wear is donated to the REACH Foundation. Our volunteers prepare the dresses and suits to take to our high schools for students to select a free outfit for prom.
Experience Your Environment
A great day for Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District families and students to get together and learn about our environment.
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REACH Foundation Programs
Many of our adult volunteers have students in the district. Some student volunteers have graduated while others are alumni ready to give back to their community. What we all have in common is we love giving back to the schools that have given so much to our students. We are an all-volunteer non-profit, so your one or two hours of support helps make our program and event workloads a little lighter. Please add your name to our Volunteer email list and we'll reach out to you. We hope you will say yes!
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Annual events needing community support
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Ready to Make a Difference?
Add your name to our Volunteer email list and we'll reach out to you when opportunities open up. We hope you will say yes!